Advanced Blockchain Technologies
Blockchain-powered air quality sensor test launches in Hong Kong
France-based PlanetWatch, which records air quality data on Algorand’s blockchain, has launched its first test sensor in Hong Kong.
Yihui Xie
Lens
Environment
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Advanced Blockchain Technologies
Singapore central bank says blockchain can boost Asia’s low-carbon future
Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says technologies such as blockchain will help Asian nations to reduce carbon emissions.
Michelle Lim
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Bitcoin News
How serious is the threat of Bitcoin mining to the environment?
Is Bitcoin’s carbon footprint a growing risk to Earth, or is it a red herring? On this year's United Nations World Environment Day, crypto mining is a hot topic.
Lucas Cacioli
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
Hong Kong crypto exchanges seek to wash hands of dirty power problem
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon-negative within 18 months, following carbon-neutral initiatives launched by other Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and BitMEX.
Michelle Lim
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Regulation
Chinese province’s hydropower gives hope to crypto miners following crackdown elsewhere
Energy regulators in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, which has abundant hydropower resources, will hold a seminar on June 2 to assess the province's cryptocurrency mining industry, fanning hopes among miners that the beleaguered sector may be given a reprieve from its recent hardships in China.
Kelly Le
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Bitcoin News
Bitcoin rallies as Elon Musk meets with miners in green energy push
Bitcoin has rallied to nearly US$40,000, boosted by tweets from Tesla founder Elon Musk and MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor announcing that they have met with North American miners of the cryptocurrency to promote a renewable energy initiative.
Lucas Cacioli
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Crypto Trading and Strategies
Bybit crypto derivatives exchange launches cloud mining for Ether
Crypto exchange Bybit is launching cloud mining to provide exposure to Ether. What happens when Ethereum moves from proof of work to proof of stake?
Michelle Lim
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Regulation
Illegal crypto mining in Inner Mongolia’s crosshairs as reporting hotline set up
The Chinese region of Inner Mongolia is urging members of the public to report all cases of cryptocurrency mining, setting up a reporting hotline, an office address and an email address to solicit tips for law enforcement authorities.
Kelly Le
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Regulation
New York’s Bitcoin mining showdown sets stage for battles elsewhere
A dispute over a Bitcoin mine's environmental impact leads to a push to ban crypto mines in New York state. Will other places follow Albany’s lead?
Monika Ghosh
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Regulation
China’s crypto miners make hard choices to meet climate goals
With Inner Mongolia banning crypto-mining and Xinjiang expected to soon follow, China’s crypto miners are turning to green energy or moving overseas.
Kelly Le
